Lemon Caper Pasta



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
25 mins

Servings:
6


Ingredients

  • 1poundrotini pasta, or any pasta
  • 5tablespoonsunsalted butter
  • 2clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1tablespoonall-purpose flour
  • teaspoonchicken bouillon paste, (such as Better than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base)
  • 1lemon, juiced
  • fresh parsley
  • 3tablespoonscapers
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • Directions

    Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta and set aside.

    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add remaining butter and melt, then sprinkle in flour. Whisk to combine; cook for about 1  minute.

    Whisk chicken soup base into reserved pasta water; pour into skillet. Whisk to make a smooth sauce. Whisk in lemon juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, to taste. Stir in parsley and capers. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to simmer until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

    Toss sauce with drained pasta.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    219 Calories
    10g Fat
    27g Carbs
    5g Protein

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